DETROIT -- A public viewing for Ernie Harwell will be held at Comerica Park on Thursday, May 6 starting at 7 a.m. The viewing will be located at Gate A, with the public invited to pay respects to the Hall of Fame broadcaster. Following the wishes of Mr. Harwell, there will not be a public memorial, and funeral services will be private.

Mr. Harwell is survived by his wife, Lulu, his four children: William Harwell, Gray Harwell, Caroline Raley, and Julie Harwell, and his seven grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.

To further the endowment of the Ernie Harwell Collection at the Detroit Public Library and to fund partial college scholarships, please send memorial donations to the Ernie Harwell Foundation c/o S. Gary Spicer, 16845 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe, MI 48230.

Complimentary parking for the viewing will be available in Lots 1, 2 and 3.